Sign frame clamp



H. T. HALLOWELL Dec. 3, 1931.

SIGN FRAME CLAMP Filed Dec. 22, 1930 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 INVBNTOR:

Howard T Ha Dec. 8, 1931. H HALLOWELL 1,835,980

SIGN FRAME CLAMP Filed Dec. 22, I930 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 Q8111 v nwzmon: 4

Howard J. Hallo all Dec. 8, 1931. H. T. HALLOWELL 1,835,980

SIGN FRAME'CLAMP Filed Dec. 22, 1930 4 Sheets-Sheet, '3

INVENTOR:

v Howard T. Hal owell D l931- H. T. HALLOWELL 1,335,980

SIGN FRAME CLAMP Filed Dec. 22, 1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 INVEKTOR:

15 .1 Howard T. Ha lowell Patented Dec. 8, 1931' UNITED STATES PATENT m nce 1- HOWARD T. HAL owELL or annxm rown, rnnnsvnvnnm, ASSIGNOR T s'rannnnn ,PRESSED STEEL 00., OF'JENKINTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, A CORPORATION OF PENN- 'sYLvANIA SIGN FRAME 0mm Application filed December 22, 1930. Serial No. 503,901.

My invention relates to means for supporting or suspending various types of signs, including hanging or suspended signs and signs of the type supported or mounted upon a. pedestals or standards. I These signs usually include an enclosing rim or frame for clamping or otherwise embracing a plate or disk constituting the sign proper, and one object of my invention is to provide improved means'for connecting these.

rims or frames.

A further object of myinv enition is to pro-' vide an improved type of adjustable clamp for such rims 'or frames; which clamp'm'a'y be 3;; associated with supporting or suspending erence being had to the accompanying draw},

an ings, in which:

Figure 1 is a view in elevation of one form of hanging sign structure made up of a rim or frame and connecting and supporting I means therefor, within the scope of my'in vention.

supporting means.

Fig. 8 is an inside view ofone of the brack-I et members. I

Fig. 4 is an end elevation of the. same. Fig. 5 is a sectional view on the line wa, Fig. 2.

8 sign structure of the hanging typel having a 9 rectangular. frame or rim, within thefsco'pe of my invention; suchview showing a modified form of clamping and supporting means.

Fig. 2 is an outside view of one of the;

. bracket supports shown-in Fig. 1*, on an enlarged scale.

Fig. 3* is an inside view of the bracket supelevation of another instance circular in a pedestal and held Fig. 1 is a view in elevation of another thereto by a bracket clamp within the scope of my invention. v j Fig. 2 is an enlarged'outside View of the supporting bracket shown in Fig. 1 a

F 3' is an inside view'of the supporting bracket shown in Fig. 2

Fig. 4 is an endelevation of the same.

Fig. 5 is a sectional elevationon the line:

Fig. 1 is a view in elevation 'of another form of bracketsupport fora s gnsuppor'ted by a pedestal; such sign being substantially:

of-the same type as, that shown'in Fig. 1?. I

' Fig. 2 is'an' enlarged outsideview of the supporting bracket shown "in Fig.".1.- y f Fig. 39 isan insi leview, of ne ofthemem here of the supporting;bracketshown:

Fig. 4 is j bracket shown in Fig, 2

3 Fig. 5 is'a sectional view on theline ldig.2, and" Fig.6;is a cross sectional'yiew of one form, of-rim or'enclosing frame fortheirseveral y y signs; such view being taken'on the lines Fig. 2 is an enlarged outside view of one VIVI ,'of Figs. 1, 1, 1"and 1. of the clamping brackets associated with the The sign proper may bejmzide of or comand such plate (orplates) may carry indicia my invention. 4 In. carrylng out my inventiomthe s gn plate ,1 is enclosed by a rim or .frame Zwliichv may be of the cross sectional shape orcons.

tour illustrated in Fig. 6; comprising a web with annular ribs. Q and 2 Theribs QF a end elevation of the of any character and may, include lighting I fixtures- The sign plate forms no part of may be in the form of marginal'fianges with which the clamping bracket elements of the supporting means will engage, while the. ribs 2 are, substantially centrally. disposed and provide between them an annular groove 2 forthe reception of the marginal edge of a the signplate 1. The rim or frame I is clamped about tlie; sign plate 1, and for. this purpose it isa di s-' continuous element; the terminals belng in separatedjconditio-n and provided with up standingears3, as illustr'ated in Figs; 2, 8,

2 3', et seq. \Vhile these ears may be formed by bending the ends of the rim or frame 2,

they are preferably separate pieces, welded 4 pairs and disposed on' opposite sides of the rim or frame 2 at suitable points, with marginal or other. bosses or flanges 6 on their inner faces, which bosses or, flanges lie substantially in engagement with ;each other when said bracket clamping members are placed in clamping position relatively to the rim or frame 2 which encloses the sign plate 1.- These bra-cket members may be held in clamping position by bolts 7. The marginal bossesor flanges 6 on the inner faces of these bracket members arenotched at 8 inorder that the flanges of the rim or frame 2 may be properly engaged and supported thereby. One of the clamping bracket supports will always conceal the connection for the or frame, andthe other may he placed in complemental relation thereto. The clamping brackets may be suspended by straps 9 from yoke members 10 carried by a rod or other similar support 11 such straps having substantially .hoolnshaped ends 9, and the bracket clamping members are provided with matching bosses 12which are engaged by the hooked ends of said straps. I

'Thestructure illustrated in Figs. 1 2. et seq., is substantially like that illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, et seq., excepting that the. sign structure is provided with a rectangular frame or rim, and such frame or rim may be supported at the upper corners. In this instance the rim or frame may comprise two pieces, indicated. at 2 and 22, which may be connected together at the points of attachment'ofthe bracket clamping supports 5, and in lieu of welding ears to these portions of the frame or rim,as in the form of structure illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, et seq., I may turn the ends of these pieces in the manner illusv trated at 22 in ig. 2?, and hold the same together by' the usual bolt 4:; It will be understood, of course, that I may weld ears to the members 2 and 22, shown in Figs..1 ,2 et seq., instead of bending the ends of suchportions. r i

In other respects, the character of the bracket supporting clamps shown in Figs.

1",2, et seq., is substantially the same as that illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, et seq;, except as it may be modified for the engagement with r the rim or frame members engaging the sign gles to each other.

rim

plate and disposed substantially at right an- In this instance the sec tions of the bracket clamping members 5 have their flanges or bosses 6 notched at 8 in lines substantially at right angles to each other. In addition, this form of the bracket clamp may have its sections notched at 8 to form openings when such parts are clamped together permitting access to the bolts connecting the sections of the rim or frame should it be desired to tighten the engagement of the same with the sign plate. This form of bracket clamping member will be supported or suspended in the manner illustrated with respect to the structure shown in Fig. 1.

In Figs. 1 2?, etseq., I have shown a form of clamping bracket supportwhich may be carriedby a standard or pedestal mounting in the form of a post '15( In this arrangement, the bracket clamping support comprises matching sections '5" held together and a in contact with the flanges of the rim or frame '2 by the bolts 7. 7 Instead of having internal'bosses to be engagedby a depending strap, as in the form of structures illustrated in Figs. 1, and 1?, it may have semicircular portions 16forming a sleeve adapted 5 to receive the upper end of the post 15, which may be tubular, or of otherconstructicn and to which the bracket clamping members 5 may besecured, as by a suitable bolt as indicated at 17.

clearly indicatedin Fig. 8 7 1 In all of the structures hereinbeforedescribed, the bracket clamping members are.

These clamping b'rack'etv supi ports are preferably provided internally with projections 18, against the under side of which the upper end of the post abuts, as

ranged for clamping engagement with the rim or frame supporting the sign plate; be-

ing held together and in clamping position by suitable bolts, and they are also arranged to coverthe connection or connections between the section or sections making up the enclosingframe or rim for suchsign plate.

In the structure illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, et seq., I have shown another form of clamping bracket support particularly designed for use in connection with pedestal or standard supports-of the post type, such as illustrated in Figs. 1 2", et" seq. I

In this instance,'showing a circular sign plate, such plate will be carried by a circular frame or rim 2 of. the same character as those illustrated in the otherfigures of the;

shown in Fig. 1 is secured to the post or pedestal 15, may comprise sections 20 and 21; the section 20 being illustrated as having a threaded sleeve portion 20 forming a socket whereby it may be mounted on the upper threaded end of said post. It will be understood, of course, that any suitable socket connection into which the upper end of the post may be inserted and to which it may be secured by a bolt or other fastening device, is within the scope of my invention. And, if desired, the section 20 may be provided with an externally threaded end adapted to enter the upper end of the post, which may be internally provided with threads for cooperative engagement therewith. The section 21 is a'matching section, omitting the socket portion 20*, however, and it will overlie the section 20 in the manner illustrated in Figs. 2 and 4; such section 21 being secured to the section 20 by means of bolts 7 which serve to clamp such sections inproper engagement with the flanges of the rim orframe These sections have overlying flanges for the rim or frame as indicated at 6 of a character substantially identical with the flanges of the clamping bracket members shown in Figs. 2 and 4 and their function is the same.

It will be understood that I have provided a simple and eiflcient structure for the purpose described; one that may be assembled and detached with great facility so. as to permit alterations or changes in the sign plates carried thereby. At the same time, the bracket clamping members are of substantial character and form a substantially permanent connection and support.

I claim:

l. The combination with a signplate-enclosing rim or frame, of a pair of matching clamp members each comprising a plate or web having flanges on one side or face in matching relation; certain of said flanges being recessed to provide seats for the edges of the rim and having portions overlying the latter, and means for holding said matching members in clamping engagement with said rim thereby forming a box-like structure over said rim. I

2. The combination with a sigii-plate-enclosing rim or frame and clamping means therefor, of a pair of matching clamp members each comprising a plate or web covering the means clamping said rim and having flanges on one side or face in matching relation; certain of said flanges being recessed to provide seats for the edges of the rim and having portions overlying the latter, and

means for holding said matching members in clamping engagement with said rim thereby forming a box-like structure over said rim.

3. The combination with a. sign-plate-enclosing rim or frame, of a pair of matching clamp members each comprising a plate or 7 ch havingaflanges" on one side or face matching relation; certain of said fiangesbe;

ingrecessed'to provide seats for the 'edges' of the rim, means for. holding saidmembers in clamping engagement with'said rim aiidthe edges of t is flanges on each of the plates in matching relation therebyforining a box-like stru tn-re over said rim, and matchingbosses carried by the walls of said clamping memhers in aligned position for engagemeiitwith supporting means. 1

4. The combination with a si mlate-ento provide seats for the edges of the rim,

matching bosses internally -disposed on the walls of said clamp members in aligned po sitien for en gageinentwith supporting means, and bolts for hcl dingsaid. members in clamp, ing engagement with said rim thereby-' 'holding said. clamp members'in a hex-like assern means-S H M,

5. The combination, in a sign structure, of

a sign plate, a flanged rimfollowing the perimeterof the same and having a groove receiving the edge of the sign plate, means for clamping said rim to the signplate, supporting means for saidflanged rim comprising a pair of matching clamp members each con sisting of a plate or web having flanges on one side or face in matching relation; said flanges being turned inwardly with respect to said sign plate, and certain of said flanges being recessed to provide seats for the edges of the sign-plate-engaging rim, means for holding said clamp members in clamping engagement with the rim over the meeting ends ofthe same and thereby forming a box thereover, and means for supporting said rim-engaging clanip members. i

6. The combination with a sign plate, of a sign-enclosing frame, clamping means carried thereby for drawing the framearound ion the sign plate and tightly gripping the same,

and an additional clamping member comprising a pair of'web orplate portions with frame-i tting jaws to grip said frame in its sign-clamping position; said frame-fitting clamping jaws forming a box covering the frame clamping means.

' 7. The combination with a sign plate, of a a bled PQSlGlQIl over sa d run and support ng 8. The combination with a'signplate, of a plate enclosing rim, means forcing said rim 7 into intimate contact with said sign plate, a support for said sign, and means, shaped as a closed box embracing said last named means for concealing said means, assisting the maintenance of the contact of said rim with said sign plate, and connecting said sign to a support. l9 9. The combination of a pedestal forming a supporting member, a sign plate, a rim or frame having flanges providing a groove receiving said sign plate and secured thereto, clamping. means for securing the rim carry- 5 ing said sign plate to said pedestal comprising detachable matching plates with flanged portions overlying the edges of said rim, and bolts for securing said matching plates together and in clamping engagement with said rim and said flanges in matching relation to form a box-like structure over said rim; one of said rim clamping members having socketed engagement with said post or pedestal;

' t In witness whereof I have signed this specification. 

